Winter crafts & winter decorations
This craft category is a huge collection of winter crafts & DIY winter decors! Easy winter crafts for kids ( snowflake crafts, snow crafts, snowman crafts, polar bear crafts, penguin crafts ), DIY winter home decors ( pine cone crafts, pine tree crafts, decorating with snow and snowflakes, winter window decors ), winter classroom decors, winter nursery room decors, snowman building tips & tricks, winter related crafts ( cozy warm winter clothes & winter accessories with free patterns: sewing / crochet & knitting), DIY garden winter decors ( DIY winter lights, snowmen, bird feeders, winter wreaths, winter porch decors) ... any many more creative winter craft and DIY winter decor ideas!WINTER HOLIDAYS ( Christmas, New year's eve ) have their OWN category! Please choose, the "Holiday crafts" menu instead! ( purple gift icon )
Christmas is right around the corner, and this year, we're craving the feeling of a rustic country cottage! We love the feeling of coming home to a cozy atmosphere filled with woodland elements and natural holiday smells! For this year make this gorgeous wood wreath! To give it a Christmas feel, you can attach a burlap bow to the bottom, then hang it on your mantel! We love the way it looks! You can use any size wood scraps to make one, and if you prefer paint to stain, it would look beautiful painted as well!
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Did you know that you can use a hot glue gun and a few ( glittery ) glue sticks to make gorgeous snowflakes? Glue gun snowflakes are super pretty, and super fun to make! This is a fun winter decorating process that requires absolutely no clean up! Reuse the glue gun glue snowflakes year after year if you like! You can even dress up your Christmas tree or gift wrapping with them! You HAVE to try it out for yourself! It’s amazingly fun! Click >>here << for tons of gorgeous snowflake templates
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Look at this cute snowman ! Isn't it adorable? You can whip up an adorable Styrofoam ball snowman with the kids in no time! You can use the Christmas snowman ornaments to decorate your home ( or Christmas tree ) at winter or you can give them as nice Christmas gifts for your loved ones! These adorable little Styrofoam ball snowmen are so happy that winter is here and are so fun to make. This easy to make & frugal Christmas snowman decoration is great for small spaces as well!
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Do you love crocheting and adorable soft toys ? Crochet this crocheted / amigurumi snowman by Anna Daranutsa which can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . At AmiguroomToys you will find the free amigurumi snowman pattern which will be your guide through the creation of this lovely little amigurumi snowman. Crochet a little snowman as a toy or as a cute little display on the shelf. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this amigurumi snowman by Anna Daranutsa is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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If you love incredibly adorable winter baby hats you absolutely have to make this one! Rather than placing the usual single pom pom on top of a beanie , this super cute bear beanie hat have TWO pom poms on top to make it look like little fluffy bear ears ! This free bear pom pom beanie pattern is easily adaptable for all different sizes as you will soon see! This beanie is very warm and will be able to fit your kid for a while since it stretches quite a bit and the cuff can be adjusted. We think the light pink pom poms against the cream yarn look sooo sweet. You could make a cream/white base for the hat and change up the colors of the pom poms for all different looks!
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Amanda has a really simple DIY four season button tree art for you today which includes a free tree template and a detailed step-by-step painting tutorial! This pretty framed DIY button four season tree is easy to make and will look so cute as part of your home decor all year round! This DIY Four season button tree canvas wall art is so gorgeous and unbelievably easy to make! We love the soft colors of it and this four season craft is such a great way to recycle buttons. Whether you will create the whole four season button canvas art or just 1 piece of it (depends on the actual season), it will look gorgeous in your wall!
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There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted snowman for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Olga Askarova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern or s tep-by-step video tutorial and create this lovely amigurumi snowman in no time! If you need a lovely Christmas gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi snowman makes a sweet little gift.
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We love making handmade Christmas decorations ! These 5 pointed origami stars by Dreams Factory are easy to fold and make beautiful Christmas decorations. You can make them from magazines, scrapbook papers or sheet music , whatever you happen to have lying around. You can use these gorgeous and easy to fold origami stars to decorate your Christmas tree or they will look beautiful as a Christmas mantelpiece. Dreams Factory used vintage patterns but you could use bright Christmas colors as well! This vintage paper star ornament is a super easy paper craft project so you can whip up some easily even if you are a beginner in origami !
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Do you love crocheting and stylish cozy boots? Try this! Wearing these gorgeous cozy crocheted boots/slippers is like a yarn dream come true! You can create the crocheted boots with sturdy insoles or simply use an old flip-flop as sole! They will look like expensive crochet UGG boots you can buy in a store, but you still don't need to rob a bank to crochet it! In fact this is a very easy crochet project with simple granny hexagons. (Free pattern can be found in the linked site.) Whether you wear them outside as spring/winter/autumn boots or inside as slippers, you’re going to have some incredibly warm, stylish and happy toes.
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Ready to take your coloring hobby to a new level? Make it pop in 3D? They’re sharing these printable Christmas ornaments with us today, so you can really have a unique Christmas tree this year, or you can color these and gift them to your friends and family. Even the smallest crafty hands can color and decorate some, so it's a perfect choice for your next group project in kidenrgarten or school as well. This gorgeous free printable and colorable christmas tree ornament will look good in any style Christmas tree from rustic whites to extreme neon pinks!
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Projects like these make us love the art of crochet and amigurumi so much! Just look at this cute tiny mouse ! Who can resist this cute little mouse face? By following along AmourFou's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute tiny crochet mouse in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start creating lovely amigurumi toys , you won't be able to stop making them! ) So, don't hesitate: create a lovely little amigurumi mouse for your friends or family members now!
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We need to confess that we love zen gardens and playing with sand ! This winter zen garden is the Christmas version of the traditional japanese zen gardens and it also grants a very fun and reaxing activity. This easy christmas zen garden craft is a must, because what can be more relaxing than drawing in and playing with "snow" ? You can decorate your miniature winter wonderland zen garden with any christmas figurines and trees, and simple use it as nice winter decor if you doesn't need to relax at moment. OR it can be a fun playset for the kids ( at least for a few hours ).
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Keep your kids head cozy this winter with this adorable crocheted snowman hat by Lakeview Cottage Kids! At lakeviewcottagekids.com you will find this lovely crochet acorn hat pattern for free ! ( And many more gorgeous crochet patterns ! ) This free crochet acorn hat pattern is easier than it looks and makes a darling fall hat for your favorite baby or toddler. Of course you can crochet this super adorable autumn-ish accessory as a cozy winter hat as well! This crochet acorn hat is quite quick to whip up and everyone will love it!
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We think baby socks are probably just about the cutest things on the planet! They’re just so tiny and colorful! But, just like with adult socks , sometimes the dryer eats one and you’re left with a single sock. If you have a couple of lonely baby socks sitting in your “missing socks” bin, for this Christmas create a fun snowman ornament from hem! Repurposing is always fun , so grab a few lonely socks and create this super cute DIY snowman ornament with the kids! This cute snowman Christmas tree ornament can be a lovely winter decor in your home, and it's also a super quick project!
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So you have a baby shower, birthday party or gift-exchange in an hour? No problem. You still have time to make this cozy crochet headband before then so you can waltz into the party like your life is just one big, thoughtful DIY-fest. Seriously, this free crochet headband (aka ear warmer) pattern is a quickie. It’s got last-minute DIY gift written all over it. She provide us instructions for newborn and adult sizes, in case you too want to match your baby.
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Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute penguin ! Who can resist this cute little penguin face? By following along Katerina Gushcina and AmiguroomToys's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet penguin in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) Create a lovely little amigurumi penguin for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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We love how this crocheted kimono / waterfall cardigan turned out! It’s easy, cozy and a lot of fun to crochet. As with most of Jessica's crochet projects and patterns, this has a super simple construction but the look is flattering and relaxed. If you follow Jessica's blog, you know she's made lots of gorgeous and cozy blanket sweaters. This crochet waterfall cardigan / blanket sweater pattern is very easy,no difficult shaping or crazy stitches here. Be sure to scroll all the way down at Jessica's blog to see the picture tutorial on how simple this waterfall cardigan is put together!
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If you loved the no-sew sock snowmen you’re going to love her no-sew sock penguin craft too! This little sock penguin will fit nicely with it’s snow made friend so grab that odd sock we know you have and let’s get crafty! This cute little sock penguin is a perfect winter / christmas craft for the kids because it doesn't involves sewing or other special craft skills/techniques. Just 2 odd socks and a little glue! In this nice craft website you can find other sock softie ideas such as the snowman and Santa!
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Bring new life to scrap wood by making this super adorable wood block snowman craft by following along Easy Peasy And Fun's step-by-step wood block snowman making tutorial ! This adorable little winter craft will make a wonderful decoration for your home, and it’s really easy to make! You only need a few supplies to create your own adorable DIY wood block snowman. They're super simple to make & the kids will love decorating their own. If you haven't got wood blocks at hand you can use empty milk cartons or paper boxes as well!
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Nothing announces holiday season more than wreaths. This DIY Faux fur wreath by Made In A Day is such a great to upcycle for a new or old scarf. And it's also a super fun way to perk up your winter or fall decor. This DIY Faux fur wreath is a pretty holiday decoration that will transition nicely into winter. Faux fur is such a wonderful craft material, and the warm rich color of the brown ribbon just makes this gorgeous DIY Faux fur wreath pop! It’s really hard to believe this was a scarf, isn't it?
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Be extremely crafty and minimal: create a chalkboard Christmas tree from your storage closet's door! This craft by Lana Red Studio is very easy and the outcome is so gorgeous and unique! Of course it's not necessary to use an old door , you can also use a big piece of wood. What we love the most in this craft is that it doesn’t take up too much space : this DIY Chalkboard Christmas tree is perfect for tiny apartments! Read this step-by-step DIY tutorial by Lana Red Studio and create your very own gorgeous DIY Chalkboard Christmas tree:
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Whether you are creating something as a gift or you want to add some down home country charm to your home this Christmas, crocheting is the perfect solution. Add something unique and special to your Christmas tree with Camilla's handmade crochet angel ornaments! These beautiful crochet angel Christmas ornaments can be done long before Christmas. They are so easy to do and will give you a wonderfully rustic looking Christmas tree ( or, you can use them to decorate anywhere I the house that you want to add some homemade charm to your holiday decor)
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A lovely winter decor from an old lamp glass ? Brilliant idea! All kinds of interesting ( ball shape ) glasses can be great base for this wonderful snowman lamp ,which can be lovely addition to your Christmas decoration ! Creative, isn't it? Of course,you can use other things than old lamp glasses to create snowman lanterns : mason jars, tea candle holders, wine/drinking glasses .. This snowman craft is absolutely suitable for both kids and adults ,because it's so simple! ( But please be careful with the glass! ) Get Restyled Junks wonderful craft tutorial and learn how to make one:
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Read Grillo-designs deco mesh wreath making tutorials and learn how to make this beautiful fall flower wreath! Isn't it amazing? These beautiful flower wreaths are super easy to make , even if you are not the craftiest person int this world! You just need a metal wreath frame and some (burlap) ribbons! (But of course you can experiment with other materials - cloth stripes, fabric leftovers, papers - as well!) Use the deco mesh flower wreaths to decorate your home at fall, or create other holiday/season variations with this super easy wreath making technique!
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Do you love recycling ? Are you looking for a simple, inexpensive and fun Christmas / winter craft which can be easily made by the kids ? Try this fun snowman bottle cap decor ! Isn't it super cute? This bottle cap reindeer Christmas ornament is a very nice recycling craft project and someone needs to drink the beers to produce lots of bottle caps which can be also a very nice thing! And working with recyclable materials is an important contribution to environmental protection. This bottle cap craft can be a great winter craft project in the classroom as well!
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Pinecone is such a versatile seasonal decor. Maybe you've already tried painting them but this time try giving them a softer, weathered look by bleaching them! Bleaching pinecones requires very few supplies and is a super easy craft project. Stephanie from Garden Therapy will teach you how to successfully bleach pinecones to use in your holiday decor:
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This gorgeous Christmas ornament holder table decor has made from a simple (sturdy) cardboard box! Brilliant, isn't it? We love recycling craft ideas and so far this is our Christmas favourite! You can combine these Christmas ornament holder trees with your favourite (handmade ) Christmas tree ornaments and use as a gorgeous table decor, or you can gift them to your loved ones! In this nice craft site you can find the free template and a nice step-by-step assembling and decoupage tutorial! You can create whimsical, funky or even vintage/rustic style decors with this brilliant upcycling craft, it will look gorgeous in any form!
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We simply love upcycling crafts! This snowman lamp decor by Restyled Junk is a perfect way to re-purpose some old clothes into something lovely! You can use these adorable snowman lamps as lovely Christmas / winter decors or you can use this fun fabric upcycling idea to wrap your presents in a unique / unusual way! ( Imagine a snowman pouch full with gifts and candies! ) Visit Restyled Junk and learn how to make the snowman lights:
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What's better on a chilly autumn/winter day than a DIY cozy upcycled slipper? Jen from Home Sweet Soul will show you how to create your own cute and cozy slipper boots from an old sweater - and it couldn't be easier. You don't even need a sewing machine! We think these would make excellent Christmas presents for basically anyone on your list! You can make these cozy upcycled slippers with any types of sweaters from knitted - to cotton fabrics.
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